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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Hong Kong : Capital markets (equity)

Within Capital markets (equity), Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a third tier firm,

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP established its Hong Kong law practice in 2011, following the arrival of the highly respected Kay Ian Ng. In the same year it represented the underwriters on New China Life Insurance Company’s headline $1.9bn dual listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It also represented the underwriters on Shanghai Pharmaceuticals’ $2.26bn Hong Kong listing. William Chua and Chun Wei are also recommended.

Hong Kong : Corporate (including M&A)

Within Corporate (including M&A), Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a third tier firm,

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s expanded corporate practice continues to make considerable headway. New partner Kay Ian Ng represented CST Mining on the $505m sale of its 70% stake in Marcobre in Peru. The well-connected Chun Wei also advised PRC company China Cinda Asset Management on a $1.64bn investment from several financial institutions. Michael DeSombre and William Chua are the other senior names.

Hong Kong : Private equity

Within Private equity, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a third tier firm,

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has had considerable success in representing international private equity houses, as well as local players. In 2011, it represented China Investment Corporation on its $1bn investment in Diamond S Shipping. Chun Wei and Michael DeSombre are the key partners in Hong Kong.

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After years of debate, on 14 June 2012 and in its last days of office, the Legislative Council finally enacted Hong Kong’s first cross- sector competition law.

- Hogan Lovells
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The Personal Data (Privacy) Amendment Ordinance (the "Amendment Ordinance") was passed on 27 June 2012.

- Hogan Lovells
MOFCOM Gets Serious About Unreported M&A Transactions

The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (“MOFCOM”) passed the Provisional Measures on the Investigation and Handling of Concentrations between Business Operators which were Not Notified in accordance with the Law (the “Provisional Measures”) on 30 December 2011, and uploaded them on its website on 5 January 2012.

- Hogan Lovells
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will it emerge (relatively) unscathed or is its very survival threatened?

- Hogan Lovells
LIABILITY FOR DIRECTORS OF LISTED COMPANIES – NOT JUST FOR FRAUD

Article by Timothy Loh and Sherry Xiao

- Timothy Loh, Solicitors
Hedge fund euthanasia?

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- Harney Westwood & Riegels
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- Harney Westwood & Riegels
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- Harney Westwood & Riegels
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- Harney Westwood & Riegels
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- Harney Westwood & Riegels